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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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